Svengali
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DVD-R Details
- Original Story By George du Maurier
- Rated: Not Rated
- Run Time: 1 hours, 4 minutes
- Video: Black & White
- Encoding: Region 0 (Worldwide)
- Released: September 9, 2003
- Originally Released: 1931
- Label: Alpha Video
Performers, Cast and Crew:
Starring | John Barrymore & Marian Marsh | |
Performer: | Donald Crisp, Lumsden Hare, Carmel Myers, Paul Porcasi & Luis Alberni | |
Directed by | Archie Mayo | |
Edited by | William Holmes | |
Screenplay by | J. G. Alexander | |
Original story by | George du Maurier | |
Art Direction by | Anton Grot | |
Director of Photography: | Barney McGill |
Entertainment Reviews:
Description by OLDIES.com:
This 1931 Warner Bros. classic is noteworthy for its expressionistic sets and camerawork and Barrymore's mesmerizing performance. Based on the novel Trilby by George Du Maurier, this film popularized the term "a Svengali," (roughly translated - evil mentor.)
Product Description:
Director Archie Mayo's SVENGALI was the first sound version of this chilling tale, and remains the best. Marian Marsh is tantalizing as Svengali's unwitting victim, but the powerhouse performance belongs to John Barrymore, who was widely considered the greatest living American actor at the time of SVENGALI's release. Barrymore's performance in the title role stands among his very best efforts.
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Movie Lovers' Ratings & Reviews:
Based on 3266 ratings.
For all you early '30's horror fans, this is a classic. Filmed the same year as 'Dracula' & 'Frankenstein', it abounds with much of the same charm. The cinematography is fantastic, with a tip of the hat to "Caligari" and the use of some fine impressionistic sets. To top it off,Alpha gives us a crystal clear print!The actors all turn in excellent performances. The beautiful Marian Marsh is absolutely stunning as 'Trilby'. Barrymore's performance is superb! Overall, a very pleasant way to spend 81 minutes.
Superb filming of the classic novel 'Trilby'! John Barrymore is outstanding as the evil hypnotist Svengali and pretty young Marian Marsh('Murder By Invitation') is just as good as the high spirited artists model Trilby that he puts under his spell. Great early sound film. Excellent camera work,sets and a striking miniature of the rooftops of Paris! One of those must see cinema classics!
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- UPC: 089218629296
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